Wire toy mandala

ABSTRACT

One product with multiple functions. It is perfect for meditation and relaxation as a tool while playing and changing into many different forms and shapes. 3 sets of half rings on each site can be squeezed and used together or separately. It formed into jewelry, holder for pen, napkin, candle, orange and more (up to the user&#39;s imagination). WIRE TOY MANDALA can be formed into unnumbered different shapes which people can create themselves. Can be used outside or inside as a decoration on the table, on the wall, or X-mas ornament. Geometrical and changeable forms can help children to develop their imagination. Stainless steel surgical wire used in this toy is very safe and non-allergic material,—everybody can play,—no matter of age.

I claim priority of Provisional Application Ser. No. PPA NR: 61/494,257 which was filed on 7 Jun. 2011 as a Wire Toy Mandala. WIRE TOY MANDALA—Changeable and multifunctional.

DESCRIPTION

The present invention describes a Multifunctional wire toy, jewelry, holder, meditation or relaxation tool and X-mas ornament.

The device is comprised of the following wires and beads:

A—2 Straight wires,—for big wire rings A₁ (Drawing: Page 1)

B—14 Straight wires,—for big wire half rings B₁ (Drawing: Page 1)

C—14 Straight wires,—for medium wire half rings C₁ (Drawing: Page 1)

D—14 Straight wires,—for small wire half rings D₁ (Drawing: Page 1)

E—14 Straight wires,—for mini wire half rings E₁ (Drawing: Page 1)

W—Straight wire,—for banding connection wire W1 (Drawing: Page 1)

P—14 Beads,—to place on big wire rings (7 on each ring) (Drawing: Page 7)

Straight wire is cut to appropriate lengths for corresponding sizes (wires A, B, C, D, E, W) (Drawing: Page 1).

Two straight wires (A) are formed in to circles. (Drawing: Page 2 and 7) 14 wires (B) are formed into the big half rings (B₁). (Drawing: Page 3 and 6, —FIG. 2 b and FIG. 2 f) 14 wires (C) are formed into the medium half rings (C₁). (Drawing: Page 3 and 6, —FIG. 2 c and FIG. 2 f) 14 wires (D) are formed into the small half rings (D₁). (Drawing: Page 4 and 6, —FIG. 2 d and FIG. 2 f) 14 wires (E) are formed into the mini half rings (E₁). (Drawing: Page 4 and 6, —FIG. 2 e and FIG. 2 f)

All wires (A₁, B₁, C₁, D₁, E₁) get a loops (L, L₁, L₂) (Drawing: page 6) at the end of each wire,—to create a connection in between each other. Connection between all wires is done by squeezing loops to perfect small ring which allowed them to move around in very flexible matter.

By connecting all formed wires in the proper way, it creates a changeable wire toy.

Long wire (A) creates a big ring (A₁) with 7 beads (P) placed all around. The ends of the big ring are connected by small loops (Drawing: Page 7). The loops are squeezed together to create a stable connection for full circle shape ring. Four sets of seven half rings are connected to the big ring, one after other by squeezing all loops (L₁, L₂) (Drawing: Page 6 FIG. 2 f).

7 big half rings (B₁) are connected all around to the big ring (A₁) to create first movable set. (Drawing: Page 8). First big half ring (B₁) is placed by the loop (L₁) on the big ring after first bead (P₁) and after the second bead (P₂) by placing loop (L₂). Second big half ring (B₁) is placed after third bead (P₃) by loop (L₁) and after fourth bead (P₄) by loop (L₂). The third big half ring (B₁) is placed after fifth bead (P₅) by loop (L₁) and after sixth bead (P₆) by loop (L₂). The fourth big half ring (B₁) is placed after seventh bead (P₇) by loop (L₁), under first big half ring (B₁) and before second bead (P₂) by loop (L₂). The fifth big half ring (B₁) is placed after second bead (P₂) by loop (L₁), under second big half ring (B₁), over third big half ring (B₁) and before fourth bead (P₄) by loop (L₂). The six big half ring (B₁) is placed after fourth bead (P₄) by loop (L₁), under third big half ring (B₁), over fourth big half ring (B₁) and before sixth bead (P₆) by loop (L₂). The seventh big half ring (B₁) is placed after sixth bead (P₆) by loop (L₁) under 4^(th) big half ring (B₁), over 5^(th) half ring and before first bead (P₁) by loop (L₂). Wire loops are on drawing page 6.

All elements connected correctly and in proper way are necessary for this toy to be able to change forms and be fully functional. The functions are limited only to everybody's imagination.

7 big half rings (B₁) are connected all around to the big ring (A₁) to create first movable set. Then 7 medium half rings (Ci) are connected all around again to big ring (A₁) on top of rings (B₁) to create a movable second set on top of the first set (Drawing: Page 9). Then 7 small half rings (D₁) are connected all around again to the big ring (A₁) on top of rings (C₁) to create third movable set on top of second set (Drawing: Page 10). Then 7 mini half rings (E₁) are connected all around again to big ring (A₁) on top of rings (D₁) to create fourth movable set on top of third set (Drawing: Page 11).

As it shows above, all four sets of 7 half rings are placed on big ring (A₁). The connection loops of four 7 half rings are separated by one bead. The bead is a decorative element in the toy, but also allows loops connections to work smoothly around each other.

The set of 7 half rings are attached sequentially in a proper way, so that they are able to rotate forward & backward on the main ring wire (A₁). By pushing one half rings from the set of 7, all other half rings in set automatically are pushed to open and close together.

It is possible to use one set of 7 rings for changing forms individually,—but it possible to use all 3 sets of 7 rings to change forms together at the same time. Each half ring wire is attached with the looped ends to the main large circle wire (A₁) in an order that each subsequent wire out of set of 7 is placed. When the first established half ring is centered onto the main wire (A₁), the subsequent six half rings with looped ends are placed in front of the first and prior half rings , consequently one after other (until create set of 7),—connected to each other and allowed them to move together at the same time

By placing four sets of half rings over the large circle wire (A₁) with 7 beads,—completes and creates the first half of the toy (Drawing: Page 12).

The same procedure is used again a second time to create the identical second half of the toy (Drawing: Page 12).

Two big rings (A₁ ) with 28 half rings in 4 sets around (Drawing: Page 12) are connected to each other by connecting only all big half rings (B₁ ) using thin banding wire (W₁ ) (Drawing: Page 5). This final connection creates complete multi-functional changeable toy.

You can change it into different forms by moving half rings in and out of the big rings (A₁ ). You can make the structure flat, into a ball, and all forms in-between.

By changing forms you can create many different shapes and functions. Bracelets, earrings, hair bun or ponytail holder, hair ornament, necklace, apple or ball holder, pen holder, napkin ring, soda can or glass holder, candle stand and more.

You can use it for fun, playing as a toy, or using it as decoration, X-mas ornaments, or jewelry or meditation tool.

LIST OF FIGURES

FIG. 1 (pg. 2)—Straight wire (A) from Drawing page 1 is formed into a circular ring (A1).

FIG. 2 b (pg. 3)—Straight wire (B) from Drawing page 1 is formed into big half ring (B1).

FIG. 2 c (pg. 3)—Straight wire (C) from Drawing page 1 is formed into medium half ring (C1).

FIG. 2 d (pg. 4)—Straight wire (D) from Drawing page 1 is formed into small half ring (D1).

FIG. 2 e (pg. 4)—Straight wire (E) from Drawing page 1 is formed into mini half ring (E1).

FIG. 2 f (pg. 6)—Half ring with 2 loops on each end.

FIG. 3 (pg. 7)—Circular ring (A1) with seven beads(P)

FIG. 4 (pg. 8)—Circular ring (A1) with seven beads(P) and seven big half rings(B1).

FIG. 5 (pg. 9)—Circular ring (A1) with seven beads (P), seven big half rings (B1) and seven medium half rings (C1).

FIG. 6 (pg. 10)—Circular ring (A1) with seven beads (P), seven big half rings (B1), seven medium half rings (C1),and seven small half rings (D1).

FIG. 7 (pg. 11)—Circular ring (A1) with seven beads (P), seven big half rings (B1), seven medium half rings (C1), seven small half rings (D1), and seven mini half rings (El).

FIG. 8 (pg. 12)—Side view of half open toy.

FIG. 9 (pg. 13)—Side view of 2 half open parts of the toy connected together into one fully completed toy.

FIG. 10 (pg. 14)—Side view of fully completed toy squeezed in the middle.

FIG. 11 (pg. 15)—View of complete toy formed into a ball. 

1. A changeable, multifunctional wire toy, which can be used many different ways, such as a jewelry, holder, meditation tool, decorative ornament and a relaxation toy itself. 